Conservation Business Course Links

This page contains dozens of links to resources on the Web that may be of use to conservators in private practice as well as those needing business and management information for their institution. The links are divided in broad categories, with subcategories beneath each category. Scroll down the page to reach each category.

Most of the links on this resource website will lead you to books published by Adams Publishing. Even if the purpose is to >encourage you to purchase their books, the site includes basic definitions and explanations.

Check out the Starting Costs Estimator, The Cash Flow calculator and the Break Even Calculator are configured for sales (not service) businesses, but you might get a better idea of what these mean if you check them out!

Links to Other Topics

Bureau of Labor Statistics--BLS Guide to Evaluating Payhttp://www.bls.gov/ncs/ocs/sp/ncbr0004.pdf
Includes an assessment tool for employee pay scales. This is not critical for a one-to-three person businesses, but may be helpful for larger firms.

CoOL Search Engine (Conservation OnLine)http://cool.conservation-us.org/
nfp, general, articles
The CoOL website is an extraordinary database of information about all aspects of a conservation practice, including establishment, management, and growth. Use the search engine link above to locate Listserve discussions, newsletter articles, and other resources.

Joseph D'Agnese & Denise Kiernan, The Money Book for Freelancers, Part-Timers, and the Self-Employed: The Only Personal Finance System for People with Not-So-Regular Jobs (New York: 3 Rivers Press, 2010)

Helpful Videos/Audios
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